Mix and you’re ready to go.
I decided to store mine in an old honey jar. I got a little fancy and affixed a pour spout
to the top. I got the idea from the Non-Consumer Advocate. Cut the top off a
salt box the size of a mason jar lid.
Looks good… Now how does it work?

I know, I'm so crafty with my sharpie.

I initially tried it by itself- I fill the wash
part to the top, which is 2 Tbsp. That worked just fine for a few loads,
but by the third time around my dishes felt oddly powdery. Then I tried it with a splash (about 2 Tbsp)
of vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher, and the issue was resolved.

Try It

$1.66 per about 2 ¼ cups, or $.09 per load.

Buy It

$4.49 per 45oz of Seventh Generation Free and Clear powder, or
$.09 per load.

Verdict

I rechecked my numbers and my scale several times. I don’t understand how Seventh Generation is
so cheap! If indeed my numbers are
correct (my breakdown of the 7th Gen. is $4.49/45oz = $.09 x .94oz =
$.09), I will Buy It because it’s
the SAME PRICE, and has less packaging due to the Kool-Aid packets. Sheesh.

2 comments:

It's probably made from the same or substantially similar materials, which they get a massive discount on for buying in bulk (and whatever they substitute for kool-aid is probably a lot cheaper). They're essentially selling you the same products, they just already took the time to mix it. If you could find a nice cheaper alternative to the kool-aid, you might be able to cut your try it price down significantly

Very true, Rich. It's the citric acid in the lemonade Kool-aid that could be substituted (come to think of it, I have some in an old cheese making kit in the kitchen!), but this is one that I'm quite willing to just let go. I run about a load a week of dishes, meaning I'm spending $.09/week on the stuff, and I'm okay with that! Laundry is a different animal entirely...

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My name is Laura, and I live in central Virginia. I'm an enthusiastic but untrained crafter and cook who likes to try new projects. If you have a project you'd like me to analyze, let me know! Leave a comment or email me at tryitorbuyit@gmail.com, and I'll see what I can do.